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There is no such thing as normal. Everything is weird in its own way, especially me.

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After the events of Simple Ways, Trenderhoof tries to shrug of the embarrassing events of the Ponyville Days Festival by going to Manehattan to write an article on the latest musical. However, when he meets the musical's costume designer, what he hopes would not happen again does.

Trenderhoof just can't stop falling in love, can he?
And who better to bring the two together than the grumpy cat pony?


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Chapters (4)
Comments ( 45 )

4013724 I am so glad to hear that! Sorry that I didn't respond earlier.:twilightblush:

oh, I'm really enjoying this. will you be continuing this? :heart:

4106574 of course! Writers training ground and this other story have just been getting in the way.
I am working on the third chapter, which involves Kato doing his best to move the relationship along. I will see when I get around to finishing it. I plan on making four chapters. :pinkiesmile:

*In sing-song voice* Love it!!! :raritywink:

Wow! :rainbowderp: You're really good, man. One of these days, I may write my own TrendxCoco fic just for you. :twilightsmile: I like this story and ship quite a bit. :pinkiehappy:

I need more...MOAR NOW!!! :flutterrage: This is really good! :rainbowkiss: Here, have a fave.

4226603 Yes, Yes! :pinkiehappy:
Mabye I should start a TrenderPommel group!

Wonderfully done, dear! But if you want to make a line between transitions type this>> [ hr ]. WIthout the spaces.

4234452 I know, I've started doing that with my newer stories. I am glad you liked it.:twilightsmile:

4234592 Welcome! But you could still re-edit the chapters to do that though if you want to. :twilightsmile:

4234709 There is something about the divide that makes the story feel unique, but thanks for the suggestion. :raritywink:

4226630 Here is your moar.
>adds a chapter<

This is really well written, man. I definitely cannot wait for more, and I can only hope that your fic inspires more like it. :rainbowkiss:

4236031 Well thank you! :raritywink:
I was seriously worried I hadn't written it the best I could. Thanks far banishing that doubt :twilightsmile:

4237284 You're welcome. It's certainly inspiring me to start writing this ship as well, though I don't think I could do it justice as you have. :unsuresweetie:

4237442 Nonsense! Just explore a facet of the relationship that I haven't. You will do great! :pinkiehappy:

4237901 Hmmm....maybe they both go visit Rarity... :pinkiegasp::pinkiecrazy: Ideas are coming to me, my friend. :pinkiehappy:

4238100 But it'll be Rarity that has fun. You know how much she likes to play match-maker with her friends. :raritywink:

4299950 why thank you! :twilightsmile:
I will tell you what. Anyone who is nice enough and lacks a profile pic gets one from me!

Today I noticed that Trenderhoof has a tag. So I decided to see if there were any stories about him. Turns out that there aren't many of them.
I never liked Trenderhoof very much, and I haven't fallen in love with Coco like everyone else, but this story caught my eye. Mostly because the grumpy cat pony is one of the main characters. It also helps that I like crack ships.

This story is entertaining, though I feel that it could be improved with some editing and a few changes. For example, Trenderhoof is famous for knowing "what's going to be hot even before it's tepid." So if he's going to be covering this play, it shouldn't be famous yet. I'm also a bit disappointed that Kat's personality isn't really what you would expect based on his cutie mark.

4319728 True that. Maybe Trend saw this play as the start of a theatrical revolution in the area or something. I think that is what I was going for. I decided to base Kat's CM more off of his proffession rather than his personality, but he does have a somewhat grumpy past that will be covered in a prequel.

4321530
I don't think that really works, since everything in "Rarity Takes Manehattan" seemed to imply that Manehattan's theater scene was already rather strong, what with sold out Bridleway musicals and the like. Besides, couldn't you do something with Trenderhoof being the one to take notice of Coco's talent and the play and have him play a role in helping them to become popular? I would have thought that would be the obvious path to take.
As for Kat, that certainly works, but I like to think that cutie marks can be a bit more symbolic than that and work on multiple levels. So his would be a perfect example of one that represents not just his special talent, but also his personality.

4325786 Yes. Watch me apply some of what you said in the final chapter. :pinkiesmile: Thanks.

4328096 I guess the feeling is mutual. :twilightsmile:

Agreed on the horizontal line fix!

I'm always pleased to see a Trenderhoof fic, especially a romance fic, and with Coco, it does sort of make sense. I like it that you've given her a nice personality. At first I thought, "you know, it's true--Trend prides himself on "discovering" things," but you could say that what he's discovering is Coco, and that wouldn't be unlike him.

Anyway, I enjoyed this and I'll keep an eye on it.

4368558 That is what he will end up saying.
EXCLUSIVE SPOILER
This is the article that Trend ends up writing:
(This may be subject to change before I put it on the site though. Chapter 4 is still a WIP.)

>Normally, when you read this article, you are hoping to follow my trendsetting guidance on what is about to become the fad of the hour, coming from someplace or something seldom heard of. However, this article will be focusing on the aspects of a venue that is already trending, and has been for awhile. I am referring to Manehattan's theatrical scene.
I came to Manehatten to look into Neigh Miserables as directed by Standing Ovation, one of Manehattan's most prestigious in the trade. You may be wondering why in Equestria I chose to go to the epicenter of popular culture in search of the soon-to-be in. My personal niche is finding premature trends, and most readers do not doubt my ability and sense. This is why I know you will believe me when I say I could just feel something special going on behind the scenes. I was right.
The highlight of the performence was the costumes. Further investigation revealed that the performance's costume designer, Coco Pommel, had just recently began working there, and was not well established in the community. It also turns out that she was the previous assistant to Suri Polomare, the prominent designer. Private interviews lead me to believe that her work will have a tremendous effect on the city, and perhaps even all of Equestria.
If you wish to see what I have marked as the next big thing, you can either come to Manehattan, or wait for it to come to you, riding the wave of trend. I will be writing a follow up on Coco and her works if this topic intrigues you, and if you are anything like me, it definitely will.
Until the next article, my readers.
-Trenderhoof<

BTW, there is a group I have started for the ship if you are interested. Just search TrenderPommel.

4369248 Thanks for the teaser! That looks like fun.

EDIT: I'll check it out. I'd been thinking of starting a group or looking for more Trenderhoof fics, period!

Coco may be less lonely now, but this may not bode all too well for me... Dang it! Am I just too altruistic?.. Yes, I know I am being selfish, but just like all Coco had was me, all I had was Coco... It's not like I have romantic feelings for her, but she is my only friend... Now is it 'was' my only friend?.. Only time will tell... Stay strong Kato, even if it ends up being as lonely as before, stay strong...

And thus begins his sad life of loneliness and depression. It turns out that this story isn't actually about Trenderhoof and Coco falling in love. It's actually about the rise of Kato, the alicorn prince of grumpiness.

In that embrace, they failed to notice that much of Manehattan's power had suddenly failed. As they opened their eyes, they noticed that almost everything was dark.
"The power went out. That doesn't usually happen," Coco stated bewilderedly.

This was Kato's first act as prince.
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"Come lay down with us."
"Oh," a weak smile could be seen on Kat's face, as if he had been freed of a burden. Together, they watched as the gradually returning lights of the city once again fuzzed up the clarity of the sky and stars.

Make that "the rise and fall of Kato, the alicorn prince of grumpiness." His reign was short, because it is way too hard to stay grumpy in Equestria.

4498269 Just you wait, the prequel will be entirely about Kat before he met Coco, and Trend and Coco suceed in completely annihilating his lonliness and grumpiness in the sequel.

Well...this ended quicker than expected, but it was sweet. :twilightsmile: I enjoyed it thoroughly.

4552393 Just you wait. There is a sequel and a prequel coming up. Oh no, I don't plan to end this anytime soon. There will be more. Don't worry. :raritywink:

Okay this is a pretty interesting story so it looks like Trenderhoof is on his way to Manhattan to do a review or making some Journal of the play but it looks like it happened again starting to fall in love with somebody again and this time it's Coco pomel wow this is going to be something

"You have nothing to worry about, I promise you. I just care about Coco and was watching out for her. She is my friend, after all. Calm down and tell me about this last time."

Well then he took it pretty well

Well then that kind of turned out pretty well so Trenderhoof was interviewing with the others and basically waiting for the last Pony to talk with and it was Coco and apparently he made it much longer that he expected I guess getting to know her a little bit better and Coco didn't mind it either because she was also wants to get to know him as well later they said the goodbyes but apparently the pony name Kat grumpy wanted to make sure that his suspicious was correct about Trenderhoof crash on Coco which he admitted but kat took it pretty well and it looks like he's going to help both coco and Trenderhoof

This was a pretty adorable chapter so both Coco and Trenderhoof for both pretty nervous about the date but luckily Kat a pretty good Wing Pony helping out the situation during the play and it looks like both of them enjoy each other's company he did a very good job helping them

Aww this was a pretty cute story and seeing how Trenderhoof did change after the event of simple ways and actually having somebody who cares about him and Coco is a really nice girl and pretty awesome too and I did like how they admitted to each other how much they do care for each other and even looking at the stars and I do like how Kat got involved with them and becoming friends with Trenderhoof and I hope they do see each other again this was a pretty nice story keep up the good work

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